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Montenegro

Civil lawUnitary parliamentary republicReviewed· 2026-08-02
Capital
Podgorica
Population
620,000
Languages
Montenegrin
Currency
EUR

Montenegro · Legislation

Legislation and primary sources

Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Montenegro, and how to confirm it is still in force.

Sources of law, ranked

Constitution
The 2007 constitution.
Ratified treaties
Part of domestic law and above statute.
Laws of Parliament
Primary legislation aligned with the EU acquis.
Codes
Obligations, criminal and procedural codes.

The legislative process

Laws are adopted by the Parliament and promulgated by the President; the Constitutional Court may assess their constitutionality.

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